Thursday, May 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rite Aid announced on May 5 that it will close all 178 New York stores in June after filing its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy, including several mid-Hudson Valley locations — two in Poughkeepsie among them — while rewards points were discontinued on May 6. Poughkeepsie Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During Gabriel Paul Horcasitas’s sentencing on May 1, a digital recreation of Dutchess County native Christopher Pelkey—killed in a 2021 road rage incident—read his impact statement in court, a historic use of AI that helped secure a 10.5-year sentence. Daily Voice
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 40 hospitals earned an A grade for patient safety in New York from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring Safety Grades report—only 25% of the state’s hospitals received the top mark amid rising concerns about preventable errors and infections. This report underscores ongoing safety challenges in patient care across the region. Hudson Valley Post
SPORTS NEWS
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show
2-10:30 PM — MJN Convention Center — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate Pink Floyd's anniversaries with a spectacular tribute show.
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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Shadows on the Hudson — $52.95 per person — Shower Mom with love and enjoy a delightful brunch buffet filled with a variety of delicious options.
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Leonid and Friends Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sound of Chicago and more with the incredible 11-piece band Leonid & Friends.
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Peach Hill 'Run For the Hill of It' 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Peach Hill Park — Early registration available — Experience scenic trails and stunning views while supporting a local non-profit.
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